Commonwealth v. Rogers

Citations

• 15 Pa. Super. 461
• 1900 Pa. Super. LEXIS 381

Syllabus

<p>Appeal — Proceedings in desertion — Limited jurisdiction of appellate courts.</p> <p>Proceedings under the Act of April 13, 1867, P. L. 78, which provides for relief of wives and children deserted by husband and father are not reviewable on the merits. The revisory jurisdiction of the appellate courts was not enlarged by the Acts of May 9, 1889, P. L. 158, or June 24,1895, P. L. 212.</p> <p>The evidence cannot be brought upon the record and the appellate court will not decide that a reason given by the court below was illegal when it would be improper to do so without examining the facts developed on the hearing, and reviewing the case on its merits.</p>